FREE Spring Shapes Matching Worksheet for Toddlers

8.27.2013

Teach your toddler or preschooler basic 2D shapes with this spring themed worksheet!  Your little one will learn about circles, triangles, and squares.  Just print, cut out, & and sort the shapes with this cute shapes matching worksheet!  Grab this low-prep activity below!


shapes matching worksheet

A few months back, while focusing on the Letter F in Tot School, I made a shape sorting activity using some printable flowers and a little free hand action.  Little Sis was to sort the flowers to the right vase by matching the shapes.


My little girl loved this and so I thought I'd try my hand at making it into an activity to share with you!

SHAPE MATCHING WORKSHEET


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WAYS TO USE THIS SHAPE MATCHING WORKSHEET


  • This low-prep matching activity can be made into a file folder game by attaching velcro to the flowers stems.
  • Use this printable one time and have your little one glue the flowers to the correct vase.
  • Encourage visual discrimination by matching the flowers to the correct vase, but have one flower in each vase mixed up.  Can your child find ''what is wrong'' with the shapes?

MATCHING WORKSHEET FOR TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS


Once you have printed out the worksheets, take some time to prep the activity by cutting out each individual flower.  No need to cut exactly along the edge of the flower-- a simple circle cut will do just fine!


There are 9 flowers all together; 3 of each shape.  

SHAPE MATCHING


Your child's task is to match the flowers to the correct vase.  


Each vase will have three flowers- one of each color.


Each vase has a shape on it; one has a triangle, one has a square, and one has a circle.  This hands-on activity is a great way to introduce and teach your child basic 2D shapes!

SHAPE WORKSHEET FOR TODDLERS

As your child is matching each flower to a vase, talk about the attributes of each shape.  


A circle is curved and has no starting or end point.


A triangle has three corners and three sides.


A square has four corners and four equal sides.


If your child is up for the challenge, extend learning by having him/her find an object in the room that is a circle, triangle, and/or square!

SHAPE MATCHING WORKSHEET

With some trial and error, I have made my 1st printable that you can use with your little(s)!  I do hope you enjoy!  Please feel free to share my blog post to spread the word.  
*for personal use only*


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Looking for more hands-on "spring" theme activities for your 3-5 year old?!  Take a look at our Spring Preschool Unit Lesson Plans

“Celebrate the beauty of spring flowers, rain showers and sprouting gardens with these playful learning activities.”


Get ready for fun and learning with preschool unit lesson plans for Spring. This thematic unit is packed with literature based activities that are easy to prepare and fun to implement.


Using several well-loved Children's Literature selections, your child will make connections in math, reading, fine motor skills, art, sensory play, and more!  through hands-on SPRING theme activities! 

spring preschool theme

Comments

  1. Very cute! I'm pinning to use with my toddler when he's ready. Laminating it and adding velcro dots would make it even more fun.

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    1. Anna, that is a great idea! Thanks for commenting and sharing on Pinterest!

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  2. Wow. This is a great idea. Will list this as one of the 'to-do' when we are at Letter F.

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  3. These are super cute!! My kids will love this! Great job!

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    1. Thank you! I hope your kiddos enjoy : ) It was fun to put together!

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  4. Adorable! Going to make these for the toddlers at the daycare I teach preschool at! Thank you!

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    1. Your welcome! Please let me know if there is any type of issue... it was my first printable shared with you!

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  5. This is great. My son's class is reviewing shapes and he might really like this game. Maybe he can make flowers for mama ;)

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    1. Oh, flowers for mama are always a good thing! : )

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  6. Love it, very nice printables. I am featuring this on iGameMom http://igamemom.com/2013/08/09/app-went-free-ancient-greece-by-kids-discover/ - thanks for sharing at Mom's Library.

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  7. hello I'm using this flower vase activity for my Autistic daughter. I think it's cute. Thanks!

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